Freight Truck Driver

Work site environment

• Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Type of trucking and equipment

• Refrigerated

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional
• Short-haul

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability